Child Protection Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, New Delhi, India, APR, Post Number #46974 (Open for Indian Nationals Only)

UNICEF India is seeking a committed and experienced Child Protection Specialist to support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child protection programmes that advance the rights and well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable and marginalized. Reporting to the Chief Child Protection, the incumbent will provide technical leadership and strategic support to strengthen child protection systems, influence policies, foster partnerships, and drive evidence-based programming at national and sub-national levels.The role offers an opportunity to work closely with government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners and academia to accelerate progress in preventing and responding to violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of children. Through strategic advocacy, systems strengthening, innovation and capacity building, the Child Protection Specialist will contribute to creating a safer and more protective environment for every child in India.The role focuses on upstream engagement through policy advocacy, systems strengthening, partnership building, and advancing UNICEF's 3Cs for Every Child approach Convene, Converge, and Catalyze; to achieve sustainable improvements in Child Protection outcomes at scale.

Location: India

Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 11:55 PM